Section 01-12: Instrument Panel and Console
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the cigar lighter and/or power point.

  1. Visually inspect the components of the cigar lighter and/or power point system.



    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
    MechanicalElectrical
    • Damaged retaining fingers
    • Blown fuse:
      • 15A (cigar lighter)
      • 25A (power point)
    • Damaged wiring harness
    • Loose or corroded connections
    • Damaged element

  1. Check the wiring harness for obvious signs of shorts, opens, bad connections, or damage.

  1. If fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the following symptom charts.